Chapter 551 Scars and Settlements
Stella had never been fond of parties.
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Especially the kind where everyone gathered just to show off, trade shallow pleasantries, and put on fake smiles.
She had no patience for that kind of social circus.
Abraham gently pinched her cheek, indulgent as ever. “This birthday banquet’s special. You don’t have to go to any others after this, okay?”
Stella groaned, “Fine.”
Her tone couldn’t be more reluctant.
She slid off him and trudged upstairs to call Marie.
Meanwhile, Abel approached Abraham respectfully. “Abraham.”
“We’re keeping eyes on Dan–and Lance too.”
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“Mrs. Evelyn already met with Lance today. I don’t think he’ll dare make any further moves.”
Over the years, Lance had shown nothing but greedy ambition when it came to resources.
But he lacked the courage.
This time, sneaking around with Dan had landed him face–to–face with Marie–worst–case scenario.
Even if Mrs. Evelyn hadn’t stepped in, he probably would’ve backed down. But the warning made sure of it.
It was an indirect but effective way of cutting off Dan’s connections in Falvaria.
Abraham hummed in acknowledgment, the depth of his eyes sharpening with understanding.
“Keep the heat on Dan.”
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Abel nodded. “Understood.”
“As for Mr. Derrick… looks like he plans to use Miss Marie as a way to crush the
a quiet but
how Miss Marie is–once she loses her temper, she doesn’t exactly have
Tom family, they were bound to retaliate–and Marie would inevitably get
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had already grown thin over the years. If Marie stirred things
Abel’s drift and gave a low chuckle. “No
Well.
she had limits, Derrick wouldn’t be so desperate to pull her
and Marie–at its
walked in,
His face darkened instantly.
Desperate?
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labeled that way. His deal with Marie
more.
mouth,
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from the corner of his eye, Abraham smiled faintly. “Tell Marie
Abel blinked. “Huh?”
Rein it in?
to ask when he turned and spotted Derrick standing at the door, arms
added, “Can’t be too helpful,
nearly choked.
Yikes.
went even
Abraham turned and met Derrick’s death
a murderous
only smiled more. “Don’t you agree, Mr.
Derrick was livid.
cold snort, he strode over on his long legs and sat
this a little low? Stabbing me
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